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Working to save you money: Free CUB events in April

Happy April everyone, we’ve officially reached spring! The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer.

Below you will find several events that can help you improve energy efficiency at home and protect your bottom line this month. We hope to see you there.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 4: Virtual Utility Bill Clinic with State Sen. Melinda Bush (online event)

CUB and state Sen. Melinda Bush are hosting a free event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. Register for this event here. 

7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6: Understanding Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls (in-person event)

Join CUB and The Batavia Public Library (10 S Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510) for a free presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls. During this event, a CUB representative will discuss ways to cut your cable costs and a federal law helping to reduce robocalls. 

6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 12: Chicago Water Debt Workshop (online event)

Got Chicago water bill debt? A CUB expert will discuss how to read your water bill and understand the line items. This event is being co-sponsored by WBEZ, Blacks in Green and Elevate. Register for this free webinar here. 

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19: Virtual Utility Bill Clinic with Ela Area Public Library (online event)

CUB and the Ela Area Public Library are hosting two free events to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. Session one will take place in the morning (10 a.m.) and session two will take place in the evening (6 p.m.). Register here. 

6:00 – 7:00  p.m., Thursday, April 21: Things You Should Know: Energy in Your Home (in-person event)

CUB and Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation are hosting a workshop on saving money, making your home more comfortable and reducing your carbon footprint. During this workshop, you will receive information on free programs designed to save you energy and money, and details on how to take advantage of solar power. Register here.